The Full Monty

9.30 am arrival - Start the day by meeting Nicki and our other attendees and share introductions over a tea or coffee with tasty treats provided by The Falls Retreat kitchen.

10 am – 11 am - Gather around in the rustic Bistro Barn for the first workshop session which will cover soil health and planting from seed.

11 am – 11.30 am - Head over to the Falls Retreat glasshouse for an interactive session – here you get to see behind the scenes and have a hands-on experience with planting seedlings.

11.30 am – 1 pm - Lunch consisting of delicious wood-fired pizzas and fresh salads using produce harvested from the gardens. Nicki joins you for lunch so this is your opportunity to pick her brains and ask questions which apply to your own garden.

1 pm –2 pm - Nicki will teach you all you need to know on composting and worm farms, pest management and crop rotation.

2-3 pm - Head into the Falls Retreat kitchen veggie gardens to visit our compost and worm farm. See first hand the elements of good garden design, companion planting and crop rotation and learn how these can be applied at home.

Timing is approximate and course content may be subject to change.